The White House is committed to expanding the number of federal contracts awarded to minority-owned businesses each year. To support small business owners with guidance and resources, @SBAgov has revitalized the Empower to Grow training program. bit.ly/4dlBnaX

The @JRFoundation has received a $100,000 grant from @MandT_Bank Charitable Foundation. These funds will support services for JRF Scholars in the NYC area, including facilitating internships, career guidance and job placements. Read more. prn.to/4a4dH80

.@McKinsey Institute for Black Economic Mobility recently reported that location has a significant impact on outcomes for Black residents in different communities. Understanding this can help us break down #racialdisparities and achieve #racialequity. bit.ly/44puvVL

Executive Director of @StudentFreedom, @SFIHBCU, recently spoke with Dr. Roderick Smothers, Executive Director of the Center for the Study & Preservation of #HBCUs at @VAUnion1865 about what HBCUs need to thrive today. Watch their full conversation here. bit.ly/3JCpbVI

A study by @PennLDI’s @CourtneyBoen reveals that Black Americans are physiologically nine years older than their white counterparts of the same age due to continued discrimination. This study demonstrates the urgent need to dismantle racial inequities. bit.ly/3Uj91p8